I could not be happier with the way this project came out! It certainly morphed quite a bit on it’s way from some fuzzy place in my brain to hanging on Sam’s wall but nonetheless I’m so darn excited with the final product! I knew I wanted something that was an image of Sleeping Beauty […]
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The not-too-princess girl’s bedroom makeover!
Do you remember, ohh several months ago, when I posted this inspiration sketch for Sam’s bedroom makeover? Well I can’t believe it but the whole room is finally done!! It’s not exactly how I started out envisioning it but over time it’s gradually evolved into something even better. My main goal was to give Sam […]
How to shorten a necklace chain yourself
You know, I’ve found that sometimes some of the simplest how-to’s make the best posts. I bought this ‘Faith’ necklace while I was in Florida & I absolutely loved it but the length was just too long, I wanted to wear it with my ‘Loved’ necklace P gave me but they just kept getting tangled. […]
Big Bow Dress
Kid Craft: Potato Stamp School of Fish
*The response to yesterday’s post has seriously BLOWN ME AWAY! You guys had some great ideas & also shared some awesome resources with me…update definitely to follow soon! I’ve heard of people making potato stamps before but this was my first time giving it a go…I have to say, crazy easy & the […]
Video tutorial with Sam: Child’s flower bridal veil
What a week people. Seriously, WHAT A WEEK. Sophie missed school Monday because she fell in the shower that morning, had a giant bruise right on her rump & refused to put a diaper on. Can you blame her? Then Wednesday we were supposed to have this massive snowstorm, school was canceled, & the girls […]
Princess Fur Trimmed Pink Velvet Cape
Every year for Christmas I try to make a homemade gift for each girl, a little something special from Mommy. Sam’s request was a “Pink Princess Aurora cape that goes all the way to the ground and twirls and has pink fur on the edge.” Now I don’t believe Princess Aurora, i.e. Sleeping Beauty, actually […]
Beast Heads
I had intended on crafting a Valentine’s shirt for myself & posting that today. I had the idea weeks ago while listening to the radio. In big block letters, on three different lines, all on the bottom right of the tee, it was going to say, “i belong to you” “you belong to me” “you’re […]
Airheads Roses Valentines Box
A little birdie told me about this Valentine’s contest that Airheads candy was having, turns out I’m so glad I went for it because I don’t know if I’ve ever been so proud of something I’ve made before… I’m not gonna lie to you, this was a labor of love. I made each rose by […]
Doily Print Valentine’s Dress Tutorial (Easy!)
Valentine’s is my favorite holiday and you guys, I’m not gonna lie. It’s not because of the romance, affection or declarations of love. It’s because everything is PINK & RED & it’s just so stinkin’ cute I can’t take it!! For this year’s first Vday craft I just had to bring back the the doily […]